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South Pacific Islands make their voices heard at ITB

Euronews spoke at Berlin’s ITB to Makelesi Muloilagi, Marketing Officer at South Pacific Tourism Organization, and to Halatoa Fua, Chief Executive

11/03/2016

New Zealand

Fascinating flag facts as New Zealanders decide to keep theirs

*What are the most special flags? Which ones have recently been changed? Which one is the oldest? And what are the most popular colours or symbols? Five things about national flags around the world*

04/03/2016

New Zealand

New Zealanders vote on adopting a new flag

It's decision time for New Zealanders who've long been debating disposing of their current flag and its colonial links to Britain

03/03/2016

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Fijian islands still cut off after cyclone

Fijians say they are still in desperate need of aid after a powerful cyclone destroyed homes and killed 42 people as aid workers warn of the risks of

24/02/2016

Fiji

Fears of disease in cyclone-hit Fiji amid race to reach remote islands

Aid agencies are rushing to distribute supplies in Fiji, ravaged at the weekend by Cyclone Winston which left at least 29 dead. People in Rakiraki on

23/02/2016

New Zealand

New Zealand remembers Christchurch earthquake five years on

In New Zealand a ceremony’s been held to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the earthquake that struck Christchurch, killing 185 people and

22/02/2016

Fiji

'Race against time' to reach Cyclone Winston victims in Fiji

Fiji has embarked on a massive clean-up operation after what is described as the worst cyclone ever to hit the South Pacific island nation.

22/02/2016

Fiji

Fiji: At least 20 reported dead in wake of powerful storm

At least 20 people are now reported dead after a powerful storm tore through the Pacific island nation of Fiji. A massive clean-up operation has

22/02/2016

Fiji

Fiji hit by 'strongest ever' cyclone, nationwide curfew declared

Fiji declared a nationwide curfew on Saturday (January 20), as airlines suspended flights and the prime minister warned people to seek refuge from a

20/02/2016

New Zealand

Quake hits New Zealand city of Christchurch

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has shaken Christchurch, in New Zealand. There have been no immediate reports of serious damage. It is almost five years

14/02/2016

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Fireworks light up New Zealand's New Year celebrations

New Zealand was the world’s first country to celebrate the New Year. The laser animation show was beamed from the tops of buildings onto Auckland’s

31/12/2015

New Zealand

The who, what, why, where and when of Kim Dotcom

Internet entrepreneur loses US extradition fight

23/12/2015

New Zealand

New Zealand, new flag

New Zealanders have chosen a design for a possible new national flag that features the country’s iconic silver fern alongside the four stars of the

11/12/2015

Sport

World Cup-winning All Black visits Syrian refugee camp

Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams has visited a Syrian refugee camp in Lebonon to raise awareness of the conditions children and their

09/12/2015

Sport

Thousands gather at Eden Park for Lomu memorial

A public and very emotional memorial service took place at Eden Park in Auckland on Monday for All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who died earlier this

30/11/2015

Sport

World Cup winner Nonu unveiled at Toulon

Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Ma’a Nonu has begun the next chapter of his glittering career after he was unveiled at his new club Toulon. The

24/11/2015

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New Zealand: students' haka in honour of Jonah Lomu

Students from Wesley College in Auckland perform a haka in honour of former student and former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu, who died this week, aged

20/11/2015

Sport

All Blacks record-breaking skipper McCaw hangs up boots

New Zealand’s two-time World Cup winning captain Richie McCaw announced his retirement from Rugby Union on on Thursday. The All Blacks star, who is

19/11/2015

Sport

New Zealand legend Lomu dies aged 40

All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has died aged 40. Widely regarded as Rugby Union’s first superstar, Lomu had suffered from health problems after being

18/11/2015

New Zealand

All Blacks rugby legend Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

The world of rugby union is paying tribute to the All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu who has died at the age of 40. He’d been suffering from kidney disease

18/11/2015

Sport

Crowds welcome home All Blacks rugby world champions at Auckland airport

From the heights which they achieved in the Rugby World Cup to touch down in New Zealand. There was a traditional ‘Haka’ welcome from the airport

04/11/2015

Sport

Carter wins top rugby award to seal international retirement

A day after being named man of the match in New Zealand’s stunning World Cup final win over Australia, Dan Carter completed a remarkable weekend by

02/11/2015

Sport

All Blacks looking to re-write rugby history books

Defending champions New Zealand have the World Cup record books in their sights. They are looking to become the first back-to-back champions as well

27/10/2015

New Zealand

Rugby World Cup 2015: New Zealand defeat South Africa 20-18 to reach Final

25/10/2015

Sport

New Zealand secure spot in Rubgy World Cup Final

New Zealand have made it into the final of the Rugby World Cup for a record fourth time after beating South Africa 20-18 at rain-soaked Twickenham

24/10/2015

Vanuatu

Drop the charges Vanuatu's president is away on business

While the president’s away the speaker will play. The speaker of the Vanuatu parliament has pardoned himself and 13 other MPs of corruption charges

14/10/2015